Type multiple words into field with each surrounded by quotes

[BadBackOz]

Hello,

I am attempting to pass in a String with each word surrounded by quotes and would like for it to be typed in an input field. I have tried escaping it in the Java code, but that doesn't seem to accomplish anything. Unsure if I need to make changes in the arguments or the actual AutoIt script, or both. Appreciate any help.

String I attempt to pass to executable: "\"test1\" \"test2\" \"test3\""
What ends up being typed into field: test1

What I want entered:
"test1" "test2" "test3"

[Andreik]

If you use single quote to define the string and double quotes as part of your string or simply using double quotes twice as escaping.

$var = '"test"'
$var = """test"""

 

[BadBackOz]

On 6/10/2023 at 11:55 AM, Andreik said:

If you use single quote to define the string and double quotes as part of your string or simply using double quotes twice as escaping.

$var = '"test"'
$var = """test"""

 

Thanks Andreik.

What worked for me was as below in the script:

'"' & $CmdLine[2] & '"'
(Single quote, double quote, single quote)

Argument in Java for command as below: Was important not to have spaces between the escaped quotes. If spaces are included in this solution, then only "test1" is entered into field.

"\"test1\"\"test2\"\"test3\""

Edited June 11, 2023 by BadBackOz

[Andreik]

Yes, if your string is given as a parameter you can simply concatenate using double quote between single quotes. And you can also use this style, even if I find it kinda ugly for me eyes and for reading in general.

"""" & $CmdLine[2] & """"

 

Edited June 11, 2023 by Andreik
typo

[bogQ]

I wish autoit had

$data = `"{$CmdLine[2]}"`

or similar, it would be much more pleasant experience for eyes

Edited June 13, 2023 by bogQ